Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disease that weakens the muscles. Which main body systems are involved in this disease? a. Nervous, muscular, and respiratory b. Nervous, muscular, and vascular c. Nervous, muscular, and urinary d. Nervous, muscular, and skeletal

The correct answer is:

d. Nervous, muscular, and skeletal

Muscular dystrophy primarily affects the muscular system, causing progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle tissue. It is a group of genetic disorders characterized by the weakening and breakdown of skeletal muscles. These disorders are associated with mutations in genes responsible for the structure and function of muscle fibers.

While it predominantly impacts the muscular system, muscular dystrophy indirectly involves the skeletal system due to the attachment of muscles to bones, as muscles and bones work together to facilitate movement.

The nervous system is also involved in muscular dystrophy, particularly in certain types of the disease that affect nerve signals or muscle contractions, leading to impaired muscle control and movement. However, it's important to note that muscular dystrophy is primarily considered a disease of the muscles themselves rather than the nervous system.